Best laser printer 2021: top picks for color and mono printing without ink

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:26:41 +0000

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Our rundown of the best laser printers on the market.

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Why should you pick one of the best laser printers over an inkjet? Inkjets might be better at printing photos and generally cheaper upfront, but excellent laser printers are much better for printing large volumes of documents quickly and quietly, which makes them a favorite for home office use.

The best laser printers also wont demand a new ink cartridge every hundred or so pages. In fact they dont use ink at all. They rely on toner cartridges
that are capable of printing thousands of pages before they need replacing.
In other words, laser printers are usually considerably cheaper to run.

And where inkjet nozzles can become blocked or dry up when you leave them for long periods, the best laser printers dont care how often you use them. They need less attention in general and theyre always ready to leap into action, which brings us to the other key advantage, speed.

Perhaps best of all, the best laser printers are more affordable and flexible than ever before. This means they make great home printers as well as being used in offices. The best laser printers come in every shape and size, and we've listed our top recommendations so that you can find the right laser printer for your home or office. Best laser printers: How did we test them?

Each laser printer we source for testing is measured on our test bench and
the results are critically compared with every other model we have reviewed. Rather than relying on the manufacturers quoted figures, we time the first page out and print speeds in single sheet and duplex mode using a standard ten-page document and a stopwatch app.

To compare print quality, we print out the same set of test documents on
every machine. These twelve test pages include text of varying font sizes and colors, mixed image and text pages, a set of photos and a series of test patterns designed to assess sharpness, color fidelity, contrast and grey scale.

We also calculate running costs, compare functionality and consider each products versatility, design and build quality. The overall score reflects
all of these parameters and overall value for money. The best laser printers of 2021 are... (Image credit: Jim Hill) 1. Xerox VersaLink B600DN laser printer

Turbo-charged printer for heavy print loads Category: mono laser printer | Print speed: 55ppm | Paper sizes: up to A4 | Paper capacity: 550 | Weight: 22.3kg Record breaking speed High paper capacity Expensive Wi-Fi is extra

With a print speed of 55 pages per minute and room for a whole ream of paper on board, this compact device can keep a large work group printing continuously - more than justifying its place among the best laser printers around. The initial cost for a monochrome print-only device might seem high, but this premium machine is actually very economical to run and its
consistent print quality justifies the price tag. The intuitive five-inch touchscreen interface will further cut down your operating time. Read the
full review: Xerox VersaLink B600DN (Image credit: Jim Hill) 2. Brother HL-L5100DN laser printer

Compact unit for the very busy SMB Category: mono laser printer | Print
speed: 40ppm | Paper sizes: up to A4 | Paper capacity: 300 | Weight: 10.7kg High print speed Compact unit No inbuilt Wi-Fi Tiny display

This little grey box can really churn out the pages and despite the size, it will hold a lot of paper too. This makes it ideal for the small office with a high demand for black and white documents. The quality is consistent and the per page print cost is attractive. Its light on features with no Wi-Fi or a front USB port, but what it does, it does very well. Read the full review: Brother HL-L5100DN (Image credit: Jim Hill) 3. Kyocera Ecosys P6230cdn laser printer

Heavy duty printer for heavy workloads Category: colour laser printer | Print speed: 30ppm | Paper sizes: up to A4 | Paper capacity: 500 | Weight: 28.3kg Paper capacity Rapid print speed Tiny display panel No inbuilt wi-fi

Kyoceras hefty print-only device feels well built and it has enough capacity for 500 sheets of paper and large toner cartridges, which makes it suitable for a big workgroup or a busy home office. It prints quickly in duplex mode and runs very quietly too. The display and buttons are rather small, but it
is well armed with security features to prevent private documents going astray. Read the full review: Kyocera Ecosys P6230cdn (Image credit: Jim
Hill) 4. Xerox B215 laser printer

Affordable 4-in-1 laser with touchscreen appeal Category: Mono laser printer
| Print speed: 30ppm | Paper sizes: A4 | Paper capacity: 250 | Weight: 11.5kg 30ppm print speed Useful touchscreen Limited print resolution Slow to wake up

By Xeroxs standards, this compact four-in-one laser printer is a modest affair, offering print, scan, copy and fax functions in a small and
relatively affordable package. Despite the low price, however, you still get
a large tilting touchscreen for easy operation and a none-too-shabby print speed of 30ppm. You can fit 250 sheets of paper in the main paper tray and it comes with enough toner for 1,500 monochrome pages and has a fairly low per page print cost of around 2.2 pence per page Read the full review: Xerox B215 (Image credit: Canon) 5. Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw laser printer (i-SENSYS MF742Cdw in UK)

Fully laden laser with touchscreen convenience Category: All-in-one color laser printer | Print speed: 27ppm (mono) | Paper sizes: A4 | Paper capacity: 250 + 50 sheets | Weight: 26.7kg Great touchscreen Expandable design Not the fastest laser Scanner is not duplex

The Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw (known as the i-SENSYS MF742Cdw in UK) comes with all of the key features such as auto duplex printing, a fifty-sheet ADF and a front USB port while offering a good enough print speed and print quality for any small to medium-sized business. Theres plenty of room for paper and the ability to add further paper trays if required. Its fairly economical to run and that prominent touchscreen interface makes it particularly easy to use. Read the full review: Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw
(Image credit: Ricoh) 6. Ricoh P C301W laser printer

Ricoh keeps it simple and secure Category: Color laser printer | Print speed: 25ppm (mono) | Paper sizes: up to A4 | Paper capacity: 250 sheets | Weight: 26.7kg NFC connectivity Security features Somewhat expensive Small display

This simple cube of a laser printer can churn out colour or monochrome pages at a steady rate of 25 per minute. Its simple to use too, and easy to connect with thanks to its inclusion of both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Theres even an NFC chip built in for added wireless convenience. NFC makes it possible for you to pull down individual print jobs by simply tapping your NFC-enabled smartphone so that sensitive documents are never left lying on the printer. The Ricoh P C301Ws high yield toner cartridges also ensure a low running
cost. (Image credit: Lexmark) 7. Lexmark MB3442adw

Speedy printing Category: Colour laser multifunction printer | Print speed: 42ppm | Paper sizes: A4 | Paper capacity: 350 | Weight: 13kg Rapid printing Duplex scan and print Clunky design style

It might look a little top-heavy, but this all-in-one laser printer gets the balance between price and specifications just right. It can print, copy scan and fax with the ability to both duplex scan and print. Theres plenty of room for paper inside and high-capacity toner cartridges available to keep you printing at volume. With a print speed of 42ppm, its one of the fastest available at this competitive price point. (Image credit: Kyocera) 8. Kyocera TASKalfa 4052ci

Serious printer with a professional finish Category: Colour laser multifunction printer | Print speed: 40ppm | Paper sizes: A3 | Paper
capacity: 7,150 | Weight: 95kg High capacity High print quality Bulky and heavy Expensive

For very heavy workloads and a professional finish, this uncompromising laser printer will not let you down. The latest TASKalfa device has a huge capacity for any size paper from A6 to SRA3 and beyond. It prints and scans quickly
and at very high quality with 1200dpi resolution and advanced colour technology. It can even staple your perfect printed pages together for you. (Image credit: Future) 9. HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202nw laser printer

First laser with refillable toner tanks Category: All-in-one mono laser printer | Print speed: 20ppm | Paper sizes: A4 | Paper capacity: 250 sheets | Weight: 8.8kg Low running cost Plenty of toner in the box No auto duplex Slow for a laser

The HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202nw is the first to employ a refillable toner tank instead of a disposable cartridge. Its a win for both the environment
and your print budget, which could cost as much as 60% less than regular
toner cartridges. This inexpensive all-in-one lacks an auto-duplex mode, but for basic monochrome printing and copying duties, this machine is hard to
beat on total cost of ownership. Theres enough black toner in the box for 5,000 pages and refuelling is as simple as injecting the toner from syringe-type canister into the printer. Read the full review: HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202nw (Image credit: Jim Hill) 10. Ricoh SP C261DNw laser printer

Well rounded printer for the small office Category: colour laser printer | Print speed: 20ppm | Paper sizes: up to A4 | Paper capacity: 250 | Weight: 23.8kg Vivid colour pages Duplex and Wi-Fi Noisy and slow Not user-friendly

Ricohs colour printer comes with the essential features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, duplex mode and secure printing built in. It looks a little dated with those wobbly plastic panels and its print speed is somewhat slow compared to other laser printers, but the print quality is particularly pleasing with both mono and colour pages and the price is competitive. Read the full review: Ricoh SP C261DNw Check out our list of the best printers ,
no matter if they are ink jet or laser



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